cover of episode USWNT vs Brazil Preview, Christian Pulisic hot start, transfer window news

USWNT vs Brazil Preview, Christian Pulisic hot start, transfer window news

2024/8/8
logo of podcast Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to the USWNT advancing to the 2024 Olympics Gold Medal Match. In another extra time battle, Sophia Smith put the United States on top 1-0. Naomi Girma and Alyssa Naeher also had spectacular performances in the match. They will face Marta and Brazil, for a rematch of the 2004 and 2008 Gold Medal matches. On the Men’s side, France takes on Spain for the Gold in a heavy weight battle. (5:10)The Leagues Cup Round of 32 kicks off this week, with 21 MLS teams and 11 Liga MX teams advancing. MLS also has some recent developments this transfer window, Marco Reus is set to join LA Galaxy through 2025. Also in Europe, Atletico Madrid gets a big pick up with Julian Alvarez, and Dani Olmo agrees to a six year contract with Barcelona. The Spanish squad also got the win on Tuesday in their preseason match against AC Milan. Christian Pulisic is off to a hot start with a goal and assist on the match. (24:59)To wrap the show, the guys discuss USMNT coaching search, players faking injuries, Olympics match attendance, and the politics of soccer. (39:13)

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